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Math Mammoth Grade 5 complete curriculum

Math Mammoth Grade 5 complete curriculum consists of two student worktexts (A and B), a separate answer key for each, chapter tests and an end-of-year test, cumulative reviews, and an easy worksheet maker (Internet access required) to make extra practice worksheets when needed.

163 pages
147 lesson pages


218 pages
179 lesson pages

5-A contents and samples
5-B contents and samples

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Prices & ordering

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Downloads:
(sold at Kagi)

Full set grade 5: $32.00
(part A and B worktexts, answer keys, tests, cumulative reviews, a worksheet maker, and Soft-Pak)

Full set for 5-A: $16.50
(part A worktext, part A answer key, tests, cumulative reviews, a worksheet maker, and Soft-Pak)

Full set for 5-B: $16.50
(part B worktext, part B answer key, tests, cumulative reviews, a worksheet maker, and Soft-Pak)

Supportive materials only $14
(answer keys, tests, cumulative reviews, worksheet maker, and Soft-Pak)

Order downloads
at Kagi store

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Printed copies:
(at Lulu)

Part A worktext $12.70
Part B worktext $13.75
Answer Keys $14.90
Tests & Cumulative Reviews $11.10
(+ shipping)

The two books (worktext part A and part B) deal with

• multi-digit multiplication and long division
• simple equations
• problem solving
• place value with large numbers and the judicious use of calculator
• all operations with decimals
• statistics and graphing
• all fraction operations
• geometry: classifying and drawing triangles & quadrilaterals; calculating the area of rectangles, triangles, parallelograms, and compound figures; surface area and volume of rectangular prisms
• introduction to integers
• introduction to percent

Please see the sample files to see the table of contents and a complete lesson list.

Some main features of the Light Blue Series books are:

• focuses on understanding of mathematical concepts
• uses clear explanations and lots of visual aids
• mastery oriented: concentrates fairly long on a topic, with fairly few topics per grade
• emphasizes mental math and developing number sense
• very little teacher preparation needed

AN ADDED BONUS! Buying this in Kagi store (as a download), you will also get Soft-Pak programs completely FREE. The 7 programs in Soft-Pak (4 math, 1 language arts, 2 testing) offer both on-screen and printable activities in a low-graphic, high content format. Read more and see screenshots.

Introduction

The fifth grade is time for fractions and decimals, in particular. We study them in depth and with substantial detail. Students also deepen their understanding of whole numbers, learn much more problem solving, and study geometry, graphing, and other smaller topics.

The year starts out with a study of whole numbers, their operations, and problem solving. Students get to review multi-digit multiplication and long division. Then we study equations with the help of a balance and bar models (simple diagrams). The main idea is to get students used to the idea of equation and what it means to solve an equation.

In the second chapter the focus is on large numbers and using a calculator. This is the first time a calculator is introduced in Math Mammoth complete curriculum - thus far all calculations have been done mentally, or with paper and pencil. I want students to learn to be critical in their use of the calculator - use it with good judgment. Every exercise where calculator use is to be allowed is marked with a little calculator symbol.

The third chapter is about decimals and their operations. It is a long chapter because now is the time to learn decimal operations well. It is assumed that the student already has a solid foundation for decimal place value, as taught in Math Mammoth 4th grade curriculum. That is the true means of preventing common misconceptions, or students resorting to rote memorization of the decimal operations.

In chapter 4, we study graphing in coordinate grid, statistical graphs, average and mode. Today's world has become increasingly complex, with lots of data in the media, so our children need a good grasp of statistical graphs to be able to make sense of all that information.

In chapter 5, we study fractions, especially focusing on learning to add and subtract unlike fractions. The next chapter (chapter 6) continues with fraction topics such as multiplication, simplifying, and the division of fractions. The conversion of fractions to decimals is also included. This essentially completes the main parts of fraction arithmetic, and what is left for 6th grade is mainly review and some deepening of the fraction topics studied here.

Chapter 7 has to do with geometry. The main focus areas are calculating areas of common shapes, including surface areas of some solids, and the volume of a rectangular prism. The chapter also covers classifying quadrilaterals and triangles, similar figures in a coordinate grid, nets of solids, and includes lots of drawing problems.

What follows is a short chapter on integers (chapter 8). We study adding and subtracting integers using several different models as “stepping stones” the common shortcuts. Then students encounter again the coordinate grid, this time with all four quadrants, and have some fun with moving figures and plotting simple functions.

Lastly, the book includes a short chapter on percent (chapter 9). This is an introduction to the concept of percent with some easy calculations. We will delve into the concept of percent much more in 6th grade.

This product also includes an HTML page that you can use to make extra practice worksheets for computation, and a list of helpful Internet links for each chapter.

Reviews & testimonials

I am a mother of 2 lovely daughters ages 13 and 11, both in French immersion public school on Vancouver Island, Canada.

My youngest daughter has had a difficult Grade 5 year with math and had some extra learning assistance provided at school. I have often worried that because all instruction is in French, her second language, it may ultimately be more difficult for her to understand the math lessons or perhaps the way it was taught. And although I have tried to help her during the school year, it became more of an exercise in translation, for I have only taken 1 year of basic Introductory French at University, and she had to translate the question for me before I could help.

I knew that we needed to work on this over the summer. I learned that there were more gaps in her math knowledge than I previously believed. This is when I abandoned tutoring her math in French, and began looking for worksheets on the internet. I was very happy to come across your free worksheets but after looking at the complete Mammoth worktext sample pages and the Youtube clips to help teach the 'teacher', I was so impressed, I bought the Grade 5 Light Blue worktext A and B. I really like how clearly the lessons are explained and how the concepts flow together seamlessly and that you personalized this course with instruction for the 'teachers'. And when I told my daughter that I found a math teacher on the internet that can teach ME how to teach, she seemed pleased and perhaps a little relieved (!!? )

So here we are, day 4, page 17, she is picking up speed and her attitude has lifted as she begins to understand math covered so far. I really like the the lessons or rules are highlighted or outlined so it is easier to refer back to. The worksheet are visually appealling as well. I hope we can get through the whole course this summer without it being too arduous, but I see that she is gaining self esteem and excitement she works though questions with a little less guidance from me.

So, Thankyou very much Maria!

I expect to be purchasing the grade 6 Light Blue worktext to 'work along' with her as she returns to Math in grade 6 French immersion in September. I feel more confident that I will be able to track her progress and then offer help as necessary (or IF necessary!).

Sincerely, Elaine
July 2010